The SFMOMA reopens

Posted: 04 May 2016

Jessica Ross

Source: dezeen.com
On 14 May 2016, the doors of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (M0MA) will be open again for all the culture-crazy San Franciscans. The museum, which closed up shop three years ago to start on an extensive renovation, now has almost triple the exhibition space for its huge collection of contemporary art.
Complementing the original building – an exercise in postmodern architecture, designed by Mario Botta in 1988 – the bold new wing is an exciting addition to the landscape and a natural extension of the original museum, while also being quite strikingly distinct from it.

'Our design seeks to create an intimate experience, welcoming a diversity of visitors to the magnificent collection, and fostering a connection between the visitor and museum for years to come,’ Craig Dykers, founding partner of Snøhetta, explains.
While you won't be able to get into the gallery before 14 May, you can get a glimpse inside thanks to the Instagrams of a select few invited to preview the space this week.